Information and websites for local places of interest.
El Dorado County Visitors Authority
Calendar
Apple Hill Growers Association
Come celebrate the fall harvest from the first weekend in September to the first
weekend in December.
El Dorado Certified Farmers Market
May – October. Saturdays 8:00 – 12:00
Fresh local produce, flowers and other items from local farmers.
On Historic Main Street in the Ivy House parking lot near Cedar Ravine.
Sly Park Recreation Area
For information call the El Dorado Irrigation District — Park: 530.644.2545, for reservations call 530.644.2792 or visit www.eid.org.
Christmas Trees
Many farms and varieties of trees to choose from. Over 30 farms throughout the county and many of the farms have saws and all have care instructions. http://www.chooseandcut.com
Micro Breweries
Three to choose from or visit them all in the areas of Gold Hill, Apple Hill and Placerville.
Gold Hill Brewery — http://www.goldhillvineyard.com/brewery.html
Jack Russell in Camino, CA
Placerville Brewing Company — http://www.placervillebrewing.com/history_press.asp
Golf Courses
The mild climate on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada range makes golf a favorite year-round sport. There are several courses to choose from in the area. http://www.eldoradobusiness.com — Golf course listings
Olive Oil
El Dorado County is home to three world-class olive oil companies, Winterhill, Windmill Creek Olive Orchard, and Mia Sorella. Come out to El Dorado County to relax, taste and enjoy.
www.WinterHillFarms.com
www.MadDogMesa.com
Skiing
Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges and Heavenly Ski Resort in South Lake Tahoe offer world class skiing, snowboarding and winter sports in a world-renowned location.
www.SierraAtTahoe.com
www.SkiHeavenly.com
Wineries
Taste at a Higher Level – Visit the El Dorado Winery Association to learn about tasting hours and special events planned throughout the year.
www.eldoradowines.org/